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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

DEATH OF COMMODORE TRUxTUN.--
Commodore VIM. T. Truxtun died of apo.
plexy at his home in Norfolk last Friday
aged GO years. He was gallant officer and
an honest man, and very popular in the
community in which he lived.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

A PHYSICIAN CHARGED WITH lNvoLUN-
TARY MANsLAUGHTER. - DR.. Chas. K.
Gardner of Richmond last week admins
tered two doses of morphine hypoderInical
y to Mrs. w. J. 10th. She died soon af-
Ter. and on Monday DIR. Gardner was tried
before the Police Court and sent on to the
Grand Jury to answer the charge of ingol-
untary manslaughter. He gave bail in the
sum of $500 for bis appearance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

FIRE IN BALTIMoRE The large candy
mandatory of Darby & Co., in Baltimore,
On the S. E. corner of Baltimore and How
ard streets, was burned last Friday mora
ing. About $50 employees will be thrown
out of employment. Estimated loss $3.50,
00O-insuranee 800, GEO. Darby & Co.,
will proceed at oncs to clear away the wreck
and rebuild.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

EASILY ToLD-A correspondent wants
to know how the Interstate Commerce bill
wi help the farmers of Virginia. To give
a single reason. it will bring Virginia lands
into demand by putting us as near to the
great markets of the world as the western
grain-felds. Under the monopolistic policy
of he great railway systems the products
of he virg in soils of the West were put il
the market almost without charge, while
what was lost in freight in that way was
made up on local freights which the Vir
ginia farmer had to pay if he was not will
ing to let bis grain ret in his granary. With
this burden upon him, his lot was not a hap
Ply ene-certainly not 70 pleasant as to in
duce the thousands of immigrants seeking
homes in the new world to become Virginia
farmers. The western lands are rich, and
us long as it was known that the western
farmer had to pay almost 10 freight at all,
while the Virginia farmer had to pay rates
many times as great, Virginia lands went
begging Our lands are fertile, cur climate
The best in the world and our social condi-
tions far ahead of those of the West. These
facts are easily grasped and appreciated, and
that being trne cur lands will be more
sought after than ever before.
The Virginia farmers all, is in his land.
Whatever increases its value adds to his
| essess,ens. - Charlottesville Je6,mYonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

FIFTEEN years ago jefferson Miller, Of sf-
fersonvllle, Ind, while feeding threshing
floor LII turning to watch the rat he per
nitted his left hand to be pulled into the
machine and it was torn off. The other
day while again feeding threshing ma
chine in tho same barn rat ran between
his feet. He kicked at it and slipped,
and his right hand was caught and torn off
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

The A. L. l. Fair was again largely at
tended last night, and during tie evening
the Stonewall Band gave fine concert.
which was enjoyed by all. The fair will
close tonight, when the votin for the vafi
Gus articles to be disposed Of BY ballot will
cease. --Alex GGeAsf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
COUNTY TREASU REH

To the Toters Of augusta County
hereby announce myself a candidate fol
election TO the office OF COUNTY TREASURER
Thankful TOR favors of confidence in the past
l promise if re.eiec ed 10 per form the duties @
the office to the best of my ability.
febI6 tde& & VIC j. N. MCFARLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

Col. D. s. Lamont, the Presidents pri-
vate secretary, has bean summoned to his
ZONE, ia Cortland county, N. T., by the
serious Illness Of his father. He left Wash.
ngton Friday at neon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
tI,ERK OF THE COUNTY COURT.

To the Toters Of the County Of augusta
! hereby announce ms self candidate for
r-.elec' lon to the Office of CLERK Of TIE COUN
~ CoUsT return my thanks for all past ia
v0rs, al ii reelected will discharge the duties
of the Office to the best OF my ability.
febl6- ids wave VILLA IL A..BURNETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

DEAD BODY FOUND IN THE SHENANDOAH
RIvER.-The body of Abram Duncan who
was drowned several weeks ago whilst at
tempting to cross tie river In a skiff neal
the White House in Page county, was
found near Oak Hill, six miles below, os
the Gath of February.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
coMMoNwEAIra,s ATroRNEY.

To the Voters of augusta County,
thereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office OF CoMMONwEALTH's
ATTORNEY 1 return my thanks for all past
f4vors, and IL reelected, Will discharge the
duties of the office TO tbs best of my ability.
febl6-tde V ave MEADE F. WHITE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

A PREACHER SHOOTS His WIFE AND
HIMsELF.-At Englewood, N. j., early
Tuesday morning Of last week. the Rev.
Chas. W. Ward, rector of the Protestant
Episcopal church at that place, in what
seems to have been fit of mental aberra-
ton, shot his wife, fired twice without eff
feet at his little daughter, and then turned
his pistol upon himself. Both may re-
rnuar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

Secretary Bayard will be asked to de-
mand the INN ediate release of Richard
Reabecker, citizen of Strasburg, Shelby
county; H., who is declared TO be na-
turalized citizen Of the United States, and
who recently returned to Germany on a
visit and was arrested and forced To enter
the German army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

Mach interest is felt in Richmond in the
recently published romantic story of the
late Colonel James Fl. Rion, Of South Caro-
lima, to the effect that Colonel Rion stated
on his death bed that he was son Of the
Dauplin of France, who would have been
Louis XVII, bat for the revolution. Mr..
Rion's son married the daughter of Hon.
Taylor Berry, member of the Senate from
Amherst county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

1t would be quite revelation to learn by
what process of ratiocination Mr.. Randall
who pointedly declared an appropriation Of
twenty millions for naval purposes and
coast defences to be Job" which he would
oppose to the last, could bring himself to
Vol for measure which was the biggest
kind Of job ON its very face, viz.-the
pauper pension grab.-Iader-Appedl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
DEAL ESTATE AGENCY

The undersigned have opened in Staunton
a Real Etate Agency, under the firm name oil
CHAS F. NELSON & Co. The business will be
conduc ed In the offices at the East end of the
Court house building. recently occupied by
Messrs. White & Gordon. AttorDeys-at Law
and while it will be under the immediate man.
agement of Charles f. Nelson. 1t will. never
less. receive the careful attention of all the
M members OF the firm.
The determination to enter upon this enter
prise has not been reache without reflection
and no effort will be spared to max it q success
Persons having properties for sale would dc
well to see us in person or com IN unicate with
us by letter at once, to be in time for the frst
catalogue. Our charges will be very moderate
for sales efectsd-nO sale, no charge. Particu-
lar attention will be paid to marketing Min
eral Lands. Correspondence f. ON intending
purchasers solicited. Chan. F, NELSON.
THOS. c. ELDER,
VIM ]. NELSON,
WM. A. HUDSON,
MARI 1t VIM. P ATRI OK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

Diarrhea of very bad form is the prev
alent disease all over the county. 1t was
Thought that the water used in town was
the cause of the disease, bur upon making
enquiry of our druggists, we we're assured
that there was as much of it in The country
as in town. Quito a number of persons
have suffered so seriously that they have
been confined to their beds.- Rockbridqe
County Meas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

l. Jos. n. Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta Co do certify that Marshall Hanger
Comm'r. has executed tie bond required In
the foregoing case according to law. Given I'M
der my hand this 9th day of February, 1856.
MARI 1t J. N, RYA N. CLERK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

The Legislature of West Virginia will
have to be reconveued because of its failure
to pass general appropriation bill. The
appointment Of a United States Senator
will be made before the Legislature is re
convened
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
ND SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF VALUABLE and
DESIRABLE REAL Estate NEAR
THE CITY OF STAUNTON.


By authority of four deeds of trust. ofrecord
given by Casper K. Zerkel to the undersigned
trustees having been required by the oenen,
Charles and requested by said Zerkel, we Will
offer. at public auction, on
Saturday. the 9TH day of March, 1887,
on the premises. the farm on which Casper X.
Zerkel at present resides. situate about miles
North west of the City of stanton, on the Nor
ris Mill Road. a short distance from the Park
ersburg Turnpike. 1t contains
327 Acres and 10 Poles,
with q good Brick DwelIing containing 9
rooms. small house in yard, an old barn.
large new brick granary, cnrp-crib. and other
out. buildings. There is a ever-faiiing well OF
water near the house, and a large cistern at the
Kitchen door, besides flowing spring on the
place. No 1 orchard of choice fruit. This
state of cultivation, about so acres now seeded
in wheat and rye. remainder well set n grass.
The timber land consists of about 40 acres
The sol IL clay and we'll adapted TO the growth
of all kinds of grain and grass.
TERMS -One-fourth of the purchase-money
in cash, and the residue on a credit OF one. two
and three years from day of sale, payable In
ing bonds .or the deferred instruments with
approved personal security. bearing interest
and waving the Homestead, and the title to
be retained as ultimate security.
H. ST. G. TUCKER, Trustee
for ". M. Life Association.
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON,
Trustee for same.
W. A. GUSHING and
J. B. WOODWARD, Trustees
for 3. P. B. n Loan Company.
W. A. BURNETT, Trustee
fsb9.4t for the general creditors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

The President has determined to appoint
Assistant Secret,ry Fairchild to be Eeere-
tary of the Treasury In the place of Score
tary Manning resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

COM SALE.-By virtue of
~ decree rendered by the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county in the causes of Sproul VS..
Burke, and Burkes Creditors VS.. Burke, will
proceed. in front of the Courthouse. in the city
of Staun; on on
Saturday, the 12th day of March. 1887,
to sell at public auction, that BRICK STORE
HOUSE, situated at Burke's Mills in Augusta
county which was owned by Thomas Burke
in his lif time, and was Purchased by George
W. Calhoun under DEGREES in the above-nar ed
causes, upon the following terms, 10 wit: Cash
in hand to pay costs OF rule and OF sale, and the
remainder upon credit of six. 'welTe, eizh-
teen and twenty-fauI months from date OF
sale, with Interest from date of sale. the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved personal Sc
curity, and the title retained as ultimate secu-
rity. JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR.,
Commissioner.
Bond duly executed by James Bumgardner.
Jr., Commissioner.
febl6-4t B. i. TERRY, Dep. Cl'k.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

VALLEY MUTUAL STOCK FOR SALE
v AT AUCTION.-We will sell in front OF
the Courthouse on Saturday nert March 5th.
1887. SIX SHARES OF Valley Mutual Life
Association of Va" stock.
Terms at sale. E. NJ. GUSHING n SON,
mar2-lt Virg c Auction GERS.
A DMINTSTRATOR's NOTICE-H. viug
IA qualified as Adm illustrator of A, X Claw
ton decd, desire all parties having claims
against the deceased tt present them To IN e.
and all parties owing said decedent will plea q
come forward and settle the same
ROBERT A. DUNLAP
mar23ts Administrator, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
For the SPECTATOR.
From a'Staunton Girl.

have never written line for any paper
before In my life, but have been so deeply
| impressed by the Y. NJ. c. Association
meeting that feel must say few words
of praise and gratitude to them. l think
it was the greatest thing that has ever been
| in the city of Staunton. The grandest
meeting Of any kind ever had the pleas
ure of attending, and think they have
done more good in our town, than any
thing know Of. 1t has certainly done great
good in our little city. believe every
person who attended the meetings has b cen
greatly benefited by them, and can appre-
ciate the Y. M G. Association as they have
never done before. think, yes l know,
nothing that has ever visited our town has
given the young ladies as we'll as the gentle
men, 80 much spiritual enjoyment as this
meeting has, and l believe there will be
greater zeal here for the work than has
ever been felt here before, and l believe our
noble men of Staunt0n will not rest until
they have building fitted up for our
young men here, for they can now see and
feel that it will be the greatest thing that
can be done for our city, and beliere the
ladies will take part in the work, and dc
think all Christian persons in this town
ought to thank God with their whole
| uodItS iOf uloooiitR US Will SuCh d hhoO1iHSs
which, in my heart, believe has resulted
in much good, and now let US all Christian
ladies pray earnestly for success in this
work. God will abundantly bless us for it.
Pray for your young men.
4 STABLE BURNED.-On Friday evening
last about o'clock, a stable belonging te
Hon. John r. Harris, on the rear end of the
E. G. Myers lot. on South Main Street, wal
destroyed by fire. There was fortunately
no stock in the stable, and the loss was con
fined to the building and about two tons o.
hay. The origin of the fire is unknown
but it is thought the hay was set on fire by
parties who were in the stable playing
cards.
The stable was insured for $250.-Roek
in0h0m Reojsfer Feb Oath
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
j. N. ny AN, CLERK.
]. NJ. Quarles p. q. feb23 At
chummte,s Admiuistratnr W. SIM.

q hummte's Admin Is ratsr Shu.
- mate. &c.-In pursuance of decree OF ne
Circuit Court for Augusta county, enter. d in
this Cause, December IA. 1886, shall proceed,
NJ my office in stanton, on TuesdaU, March
Is, 1871, tn take an account OF rDy further in.
debtedness of Thomas -humate, Sr decd. &c,
&c. aS- All creditors OF the said Shumate are
called upon 10 prove their respective claims
before me- on or before the day herein appoint.
ed, or they will be debarred OF payment.
febl6-4t JOS. A WADDELL, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

Burke's Splendid Livery is evt D In finer COM
dtt1On than ever. His elegant match teams
new and fine vehicles. and Wish turunurs are
Inc PRIDE OF the CITY and the best In the South.
At the stables are a pair of fire Fairbanks
scales ON which horses can weighed.
l also keep Oh hanu fine selection of riding
and driving horses, for sale at reasonable
prices. Also. a lot OF second hand omnibus es,
carriages -uggies, and wagons of every de-
scription, in excellent condition which will
be sold or traded ON accommodating terms, as
cheap as it can be done in Staupton.
Parties visiting the cltv can have their horses
led by day. week. or month on moderate terms.
Horses can be kept here as reasonable as aay
where else in the city, and u will De to the in-
terest of those buying or selling to see Inc.
Have also turned part of my place into
hitching department, where horses will be
hitched and well taken care OF,
Also, our baggage transfer -Partes can have
their baggage called for at any time OF day or
night and wilireceive prompt attention. Call at
sn .sS 90 's stspa' Re'pinciD'S%1xhD BURKE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

hereby certify that bond has been executed
by James Bumgsrdner. Jr.. Commissioner in
case of Coiner and wife vs. Hawpe, in accord
aDce with decree for sale. B. f. TERRY,
Feb. Slh 1887, r. 9-4t1 Dep. Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

"
February Sth, lSS7:-
IS N Patterson and ]. NJ. Quarles Executors
of the last Will and testament OF William Pat
terson, dec iaintlns,
Benjamin ]. Craig. Sarah Thurmond, Geor ge
BegoOn, VIM. ]. Bell and Mary Agnes, his wife,
j. Franklin McCiung and Jennie NJ. his wife.
=. l.. McCue. st. CLAIR Patterson, - Hamtl-
ton and Margaret Hamilton. his vile, John
Patterson and Adeline, his wife, George Z.
Patterson, Marg ret j. Patterson, James A.
Patterson, WIN. G. Patterson. Lee Patterson.
Charles ID. Crawford and Mary Elizabeth. his
wife, George I. shower and Margaret, his wife,
A. Il. Curi and Mary Martha, his wife, y. N.
Pat erson. Sarah Good, Nollie A. Good, and
William McAliisIer, James hemphill John A.
Young. E. Ney HUTCHINSON ]. G. Burrough.
N NJ. Woods, John l.. Brown, John E Brown,
John E. Oales, Geo. h. Wilson, K. ID Jonn-
son.-M. II. Houston, James K. Hazen, John
N. Craig, and E. M. Richardson. Trustees OF
the General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church, in the United states, James A. Pstter-
son, s. W. Patterson. Solomon H. Patterson,
and John L. Patterson Defendants,
In Ctancery.
The object of this suit is to secure con-
struction of the will of William Patterson,
iced. 10 have determined the rights OF all par
the plaintiffs settled under the orders and de-
crees of the Circuit Court of Augusta.
happening by affidavit flied that - Ham,
ilton and Margaret Hamilton, his vile. James
Hem phil. John A. Young. Nye. Hutchinson,
j. e BurrOu h. N. NJ. Wood. Jno l. Brown. Jno.
E. Brown. John +, Oates Geo. e Wilson. II. d.
Johnson. NJ. H. Houston. John N Craig. and
E. NJ Richardson. Trustees OF the General AS
semby of the Presbyterian Church in the Uni
ted states non res dents of this State IL Is
ordered that they do appear here within one
mont after due pub icattou of this notice. and
do what is necessary to protect their inter est,
N. RYAN, Clerk.
T. NJ OuarleS n n feh29 a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

THERE'S no use to send work to the job Off
COS in the larger cities when 1t can be done al
we'll and cheap at the SPECTATOR ofic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

N Exceflent and Desirable Farm
~ for sale situate on the Morris Mill road
two mi rs Norih west OF the City Of Sfaunton,
CON aiming 327 acres. well improved a M.
orchard 81 choice fruit. and In good state of
cultivation. About 50 &C now seeded in
wheat aud rye, remainder well set IN grass -
Apply toGASPEP ZERKEL or WILLIAM
A BURNETT, stanton, Va. janf2-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

PREsI DENTS VETO SUSTAINED On
Thursday last, in tie House of Representa-
tives, the motion to pass the dependent
pension bill over the Presidents veto was
ost, the vote standing 175 yeas to 1875 nays
not the necessary two-thirds.
AS there we've 300svotes cast, it would
have required eco affirmative votes to have
carried the molten to pass the bill over the
veto
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

A FREAK OF NATURE.-A Maltese cal
belonging to gentleman on Duke street
on Tuesday last gave birth to litter Of kit
tens, one of which was traly freak of IA
tnre. 1t had two perfectly shaped bodies
each of which had four feet and a tail, but
which were Joined at the shoulders, where
they merged into one head. The kitrer
lived for several heurs.-Alerandria Ga
zette, Feb. Gath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Garden seed from the old house o.
Landreth & Sons, at G. G. CHILD'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

PROPOSALS. Will be received by the Exec
utive Committee of the Baldwin District
Fair Association for the rent Of the Fair
Grounds property. including lake, for a term
of three years commencing November lst 1897
Bids will be opened at IL O'Clock at City Coun-
ell Chamber tuesday. March Sth. 1887. For iur-
tber particulars, enquire OF
mar2-lt JNO. W. TODD, President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

OtI papers for sale at the SPECTATOR Office.
They are useful for various purposes in every
hOuSahOId
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
LEGAL NOTICES.

UIRGlNIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
v Office, Circuit Court of Augusta county.
February Sth, lSS:-
q. ". Patterson and ]. NJ Quarles, Executors
of the last will and testament of William Pat
terson decd Plaintiffs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Etaunton, February 18th, 1887.
w. NewcOmb's Creditors
i A..
II. w. NewcOmb's Heirs. &c.
All persons interested In the foregoing cause
pending in the Circuit Court OF Augusta COun-
ty, Take Notice. that have fixed upon the
3Oth day of March, 1887,
at my Office In Staunton, to take
Ist, An account OF the real estate owned by
L. w, Newcomb, decd, at the time of his death
and the liens thereon In the order of priority
End. An account of the debts against the es-
tat of said Newcomb.
3rd. An account ettlfng the transactions o.
James A. Patterson. Receiver in this cause
and other accounts required by the two de,
crees entered in this cause on the 9th of March
Il 30th of Nov I'm Der. 1886.
mar2-4t JNO. NJ. KINNEY, Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

HONMISSIONER'SS ALE-By virtue OF
decree rendered in the case of Geary VS..
Bumgardner, Trustee. and ais, will proceed.
in front of the Courthouse, in the city OF
StauntOn. on
Friday. the 18th day Of March, 1887.
to sell at public auction, that certain House
and Lot SIT uated near the City of Stauuton. in
the "West End" the lot contai ming Thirty
and four-tenfhs Poles, being a port on OF
the original lot conveyed by Simpson +. Tay-
Tor to Joseph Tannehili. upon the following
terms: 40 much in cash as will pay the costs
Of suit and sale. and the remainder upon
err dit OF six. ely hteen, and twenty -four months
from the day of sale with interest from the
day OF sale. the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security, and the title re-
Lained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Commissioner.
James Bumgardner, Jr.. Commissioner. has
executed bond as re quiref by the ecree of sale
In the case OF Geary VS. Bumgardner Trustee.
and ais. JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk.
feb23-4t
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WEYER'S CAVE for SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

Hudson & Patrick, p. q. mar2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

B. F. HUGHES.